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Notes about our events:

We hold our events on Mondays, at 7 pm in the University of Arizona Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering auditorium, 1130 N. Mountain, Northeast corner of Speedway and Mountain. All events are free and open to the public with free parking east of the building.

Announcements: Updated 11/11/08

About

Who is Voices of Opposition? Well, officially we are Voices of Opposition to War, Racism and Oppression.

We are centered here in Tucson, Arizona, and our core group of eight or so people organise a political film and lecture series here at the University of Arizona. Hopefully at some point we will branch out to reach Pima Community College and the rest of the community.

Every Monday during the fall and spring semesters, in an effort to present the public with an alternative to the standard media outlets, we present free socially conscious political films and lectures that address the issues that all of us face from day to day, but which our 'leaders' can't seem to solve, our media just doesn't seem to cover, and no one seems to analyze as a symptom of a larger problem.

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Schedule: Spring 2009

Feb 23

Analyzing Gaza
Video clips of recent interviews with Ali Abunimah, Norman Finkelstein, Noam Chomsky, and Jimmy Carter will be followed by discussion and analysis of the importance of the conflict in the Middle East. The reasons for the recent invasion of Gaza, the damages, the future of Gaza, and possible solutions will be reviewed.

Mar 2

A Little Bit of So Much Truth (“Un Poquito de Tanta Verdad”)
This documentary gives the behind-the-scenes story of the broad–based popular uprising in Oaxaca in 2006. Tens of thousands of indigenous people participated in a grassroots struggle which included taking control of 14 radio stations and one TV station.

Mar 9

Fatally Flawed
Recent elections in Pima County have been filmed and closely followed for the integrity of the vote. Attorney Bill Risner, who has been leading the effort to challenge the RTA vote, will comment on the video and answer questions.

Mar 23

No To Nuclear Energy: How to Avoid the Return of a Failed Twentieth Century Technology
A panel of Rick Graap, M.D., Russell Lowes, and Jack Cohen-Joppa will discuss the drawbacks to the use of nuclear energy: medical issues, safety problems, production of greenhouse gases, and financial concerns. Options for action against nuclear energy will be presented.

Mar 30

Fabled Enemies
A new film by Loose Change filmmakers, this comprehensive documentary debunks the official story of 9/11 and the war on terror. It details all the information available regarding questions about 9/11.

Apr 6

Exposing the Prison-Industrial Complex
Community activist Stevie Peace will discuss his work with Common Ground after Katrina. Local organizers will detail the situation in Arizona prisons and present ways to get involved in actions.

Apr 13

Occupation 101
This hard-hitting documentary provides thought-provoking commentary on the situation in Israel/Palestine from leading Middle East scholars. Unfortunately, these voices have too often been suppressed.

Apr 20

Kashmir, the Afghan War, and Pakistan's Decent
UA Professor Richard Eaton discusses the history and politics of this region, with insights gained from his recent travels in the area.

Apr 27

Voice of a Mountain
Shown from the point of view of the rural Guatemalans who took up arms against their government, this documentary details the history of the civil war and its lingering effects today.

May 4

Iraq and Beyond, the Real Story
Investigative Journalist, Dahr Jamail Award-winning independent journalist Dahr Jamail, who has reported from the Middle East for the last five years, will speak about the war in Iraq, the current situation in that region of the world, and the implications for human rights.